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13 Questions you should ask to understand if a company cares about diversity, equity, and inclusion
Here are the top questions (plus a few tactical must-do’s) you should bring to your next interview to probe on an organization's dedication to providing an equitable and inclusive environment for its employees.
By Sarah Schultz in Candidates, Companies, Culture, DEI, Hiring, In The Workplace, Interviews, Job Search
How to Nail a Video Interview
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, companies were trending toward video or virtual interviews and one could potentially argue that even after it’s safe to return to our offices, that video interviews will continue to be increasingly utilized.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates, COVID-19 Help, Interviews
What your resume should look like in 2021
Since the recruiting process has taken a turn for technological, our resumes need to adapt. For starters, download our 2021 resume template and then customize it for your own job search.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
How to Write a Thank You or Follow Up Email After an Interview [with Sample]
We’re here to talk about two types of emails you should be sending your prospective employer after your interview- like thank you and follow up emails.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
How to Follow up After a Job Interview When You Haven’t Heard a Response (With Example Email)
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
The Scouted Virtual Interview
Our goal is to help you put your best foot forward so we and our companies can understand what you are like beyond your resume - read below for our tips, an overview of the process, and a reminder of the questions we’ll ask.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
10 Reasons Candidates Get Turned Down From Jobs (That Are Totally in Their Control)
Getting turned down from a role isn’t always in your control, but today we wanted to talk about the aspects that are in your control during an interview process.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
This Is What It’s Like to Work at a Seed-Stage Startup During a Global Pandemic
While we won’t pretend to have all the answers, we wanted to share what working at a startup has been like for our team this year while we did our best to pull out the good and celebrate the small (or not so small) wins of 2020.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
I’m an influencer. This is how I got a job in content marketing.
I was able to use the experience I gained to build a personal brand to find a job doing what I was already doing - blogging, emailing, social media, and planning.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
The Recipe for Effective and Lasting Networking
As we are stuck inside and all go into our baking/cooking phase, I wanted to provide you with my favorite recipe for effective networking that will open you up to many opportunities and a great support network.
By Cynthia Madu in Candidates
Future of Recruiting Series: Recruiting for a Remote Workforce
Planning for and executing a permanent remote strategy involves coordination across all departments and teams, from payroll and HR to tech and the executive office, and can involve a variety of considerations.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
Future of Recruiting Series: AI in Recruiting
When we think about the future of work, so much focus is on the individual -- the employee -- but the workplace is changing just as fast, and the way we think about traditional processes and tasks is rapidly evolving.
By Sarah Schultz in Candidates
Introduction: Scout the Future of Recruiting [Series]
Our goal is to share our wealth of knowledge -- and our network of talent and recruiting experts -- with our community so that you and your team can prepare for what’s ahead, whatever that means for your business right now.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
Running a startup in 2020: Where to pivot and where to never change.
We often get asked, out of all the businesses we *could* have created, why did we create a platform that helps people get jobs? The short answer? Because a person’s first, second, or even third job has the ability to change the entire trajectory of their career.
By Jacqueline Loeb in Candidates